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Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, Curious Minds Festival

Hot Docs
Contract
Hybrid
Worldwide
Arts

The Marketing & Social Media Coordinator for Curious Minds Festival will work to actively promote the new Curious Minds Festival’s programming and initiatives. In coordination with the rest of the Marketing & Communications team, this position oversees the production of advertising and marketing collateral, tracks and fulfills cross-promotional agreements, and helps develop and execute the social media strategy, which all plays a crucial role in fostering community involvement and building new audiences for the Curious Minds Festival.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Marketing & Advertising

  • Oversee the production and delivery of print and digital advertising assets and marketing collateral, including posters, signs and slides, in close collaboration with our designer.
  • Ensure the acknowledgement of sponsors, public partners, and funders, as well as the fulfillment of promotional benefits.
  • Solicit, track, and deliver on cross-promotional partnerships, co-presentations, and other joint programming activities for Curious Minds Festival.
  • Manage and update outreach lists, and draft and issue communications to promote the Curious Minds Festival, in conjunction with the Manager, Marketing & Communications.
  • Conduct targeted outreach to brands, influencers, filmmakers, and community leaders to amplify marketing efforts.

Social Media

  • In conjunction with the Social Media Coordinator, develop and execute a tailored social media plan for the Curious Minds Festival
  • Create and publish high-quality digital assets and posts tailored to the Curious Minds Festival events and various social media platforms.
  • Provide on-site, live social media coverage of Curious Minds Festival, November 6 to 9, at Hot Docs Cinema.
  • Monitor and engage with audiences across social media platforms, in coordination with the Social Media Coordinator.
  • Follow protocols for handling negative feedback, crises, or unexpected challenges on social media platforms

Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist with departmental administrative and reporting activities.
  • Supports Hot Docs’ commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in programming policies and practices.
  • Flexible approach to workplace location and hours (including occasional evenings and weekends) contingent on the operating needs of the organization.
  • Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1-3 years experience in marketing, communications, content creation, social media management and digital marketing
  • Exceptional communication skills with a talent for crafting engaging content
  • Proven experience with graphic design, digital content creation and social media management tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Hootsuite, etc.)
  • Strong grasp of social media trends, best practices and platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office
  • Basic knowledge of HTML an asset
  • Superior attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to foster a workplace culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and community leaders

Please note, this role must be available for live, in-person coverage of the Curious Minds Festival, November 6 to 9, 2025


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